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Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Main Street, Foston, York, YO60 7QB

A Good-rated primary school in York where 43% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

Ages

3-11

FSM

13.6%

Capacity

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

57.0%

Writing

57.0%

Maths

57.0%

RWM Combined

43.0%

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About Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in York, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 14 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 43% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 62 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Main Street, York, YO60 7QB | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Good
Jan 2020 — School remains Good
May 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 14 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

What are Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's latest exam results?

Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 43% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in York, North Yorkshire (YO60 7QB).

How many pupils attend Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 62 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School with other schools?

View Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in North Yorkshire.